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Slovak company reports positive preclinical results for COVID-19 vaccine

The tests have been carried out on mice so far. Testing on people can start at the end of this year.

14. sep 2020
July 2020 protest against changes to abortions.

Wooden spoons return to the streets to oppose stricter abortions

Protests are being organised against planned changes to abortion law.

14. sep 2020
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Shops will be closed on Tuesday

The country will celebrate Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, a state holiday.

14. sep 2020
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14. sep 2020
Sivý vrch and Babky
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Mountains calling: Sivý vrch and Babky

Wander through the meadows full of colourful flowers and the saddle overlooking 1,000-metre deep gaps.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 14. sep 2020
13. sep 2020

News digest: Minister discourages people from travelling, more limits pondered

Read your overview of news on Friday, September 11, 2020.

12. sep 2020

Trenčín Castle has become more "bee-ecological"

The castle's new historic apiary has four hives of bees.

12. sep 2020
Health Minister Marek Krajčí

Czechia may be added to the red list and more new rules are put in place

The pandemic commission recommends people do not travel and extends the compulsory wearing of masks in schools until the end of the month.

11. sep 2020

Poor preparedness for the second wave of the pandemic could lead to closures again

Slovakia has been dealing with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic for about a month now.

11. sep 2020
M.R. Štefánik airport in Bratislava

Tax authorities launch special Brexit website

The authorities warn of possible limits and new duties from the New Year if the EU and UK fail to reach an agreement.

11. sep 2020
Róbert Krajmer detained at his house in Nitra on September 10.

NAKA detains its former anti-corruption unit head

Krajmer left NAKA after the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

11. sep 2020
The restored tower of the Franciscan Church.

Bratislava has new lookout point – the tower of the Franciscan Church

Franciscans present their history and presence via 3D technology.

11. sep 2020
Director of the ÚĽUV regional craft centre in Košice, Júlia Jeleňová, with Pozdišovce ceramics.
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Roundup: The best 2019 Slovak film & Warhol museum record

Also, Ireland’s Ambassador Hilda Ó Riain talked about Bratislava in the Spectacular Slovakia podcast.

11. sep 2020
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Health Ministry moves against disinformation

The website had recently “openly induced people to avoid and not follow” government-mandated measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.

11. sep 2020
AmCham has organised several events focusing on the improvement of rule of law.

Quo vadis – Rule of Law Initiative?

An overview of the business community’s efforts in improving the rule of law in Slovakia.

11. sep 2020

Pandemic has changed the tax calendar in Slovakia. Here is what you need to know

The deadline for filing tax returns has finally been set.

10. sep 2020
Several schools around Slovakia have had to close some classrooms after coronavirus infection was detected or suspected there.

News digest: Flu season in the time of corona and charges against narco group

Read your overview of news on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

10. sep 2020
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Slovaks have been hesitant to get flu vaccinations. Will there be enough this season?

The vaccination rate is low in Slovakia. Vaccines for this season should be available from October.

10. sep 2020
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Covid affected the distribution of foreign press in Slovakia

The largest distributor terminated its activities before the summer.

10. sep 2020
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